Tom’s of Maine has gained a reputation for selling products that are sourced from natural ingredients and are devoid of artificial flavors and preservatives. Filed under.

Tom’s of Maine issued warning over bacteria found in toothpaste products. The FDA issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after an inspection found tainted water samples as well as a “black ...

Tom's of Maine, which markets its products as made with "safe and hardworking natural ingredients," manufactures a host of personal hygiene products, from toothpaste to deodorant. The company was ...

A Tom’s of Maine factory had a “black mold-like substance” and “powder residues” in its water supply and equipment, according to a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Tom’s of Maine ignored ‘approximately 400 complaints’ related to the color, taste, and odor of its toothpaste, per the FDA.

In a statement, Tom’s of Maine said the company is working with the agency to remedy the issues and is in the midst of an ongoing “significant” upgrade to the Sanford plant’s water system.

Tom’s of Maine products are still made in Maine — although not exclusively. Founded in 1970 by Tom and Kate Chappell, who had moved to Maine two years earlier, the toothpaste, ...